Anthony Thomas French
From Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on November 28, 1976. Passed away on August 18, 2021. No service at this time. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
James Robert Witter
James Robert Witter, 74, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is survived by his sister, Joann Loos, also of Lincoln, along with nieces Dawn Witter-Moorshead, Fort Collins, Colorado.; Terri Witter-Oscar, Nebraska City, Nebraska.; Rhonda Witter, Nebraska City, Nebraska.; nephews Jeff Neeley, Omaha, Nebraska; Davey Witter, Atchison, Kansas.; and Todd Neeley, Lincoln, Nebraska.; great nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his father and mother, Franklin and Lorene Witter; brothers Ron Witter and David Witter. Jim was born on Jan. 15, 1947, in Seward, Neb. He served in the U.S. Army and was wounded in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1968 and received the Purple Heart. He served a brief stint in Korea before returning home. Jim sacrificed so much for his country, as he lived and struggled with the aftereffects of the war for the rest of his life. Jim was an avid fan of Nebraska football, the Kansas City Chiefs, NASCAR and loved taking his nephews to stockcar races on weekends when they were kids. James enjoyed family get-togethers, telling war stories and talking all things football and politics. Jim sanded and painted jet skis at Kawasaki in Lincoln for 20 years and retired in 2009. Although Jim faced many challenges and difficulties, he always remained steadfast in his love for family and country. Services are pending. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Matthew Owen Soldatke
Matthew Owen Soldatke, 13, passed away on August 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 20th 2008, to Steve and Jill Soldatke of Lincoln, NE. Matthew had a gift to teach lessons without ever being able to speak a word. His smile lit up a room. He absolutely had the most gorgeous curly soft hair that was meant for running your fingers through. He endured so much, fought hard and battled for every day on this earth. He taught his parents to trust God, dig deep, love hard, persevere, fight for the important things and forget the small stuff. Grateful to have shared in his life his parents, his siblings Micah, Megan, Mason and Max Soldatke; his grandparents Bob and Sue Shumaker (Parker, SD) Cheryl Johnson (Sioux Falls, SD), Larry Soldatke (Sioux Falls, SD); Aunts and Uncles James and Kim Shumaker (Greenville TN) Curt and Elisa Shumaker (Sioux Falls SD) and Ryan Soldatke (Sioux Falls SD) cousins Oliver and Amelia Shumaker, Parker Shumaker and Lisa Soldatke and a host of extended family and friends. Matthew was blessed to be loved by many. A special thank- you his current private duty nurses: Rosa, Laura, Trevor, Tina, Tim, Susan and Annalisa who loved and cared for him, his Horisun hospice nurse Shannon who helped Matthew’s family navigate end-of-life care and also to his numerous doctors, therapists, educators and past care givers; including his 1st two special nurses- Jane and Serena. Every person that partook in Matthew’s care contributed to him being able to live his best life at home surrounded by his family. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Nancy Leah Jelinek
Nancy Eldred Jelinek, 70, of Lincoln, NE passed away at home on August 17. Nancy was born July 6, 1951 in Hastings, NE and was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1969. She graduated from Central Community College in Hastings and attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years of marriage Leo Jelinek of Lincoln and son, Erik (Brooke) Jelinek of Highlands Ranch, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dorothy Eldred of Hastings, NE. Nancy is also survived by sisters Linda Kissler of Hastings, NE, Billie (Dan) Hazelwood of Lincoln, NE, and brother, Rod Eldred of Oro Valley, AZ and brothers-in-laws Ray (Cindy) Jelinek of Grand Island, NE and Wyn Jelinek of Hastings NE. Nancy was a member of the First Christian Church of Lincoln. Being an avid reader herself, she supplied many books for the church’s Children’s Library. She was a member of the Hand Bell Choir, Vocal Choirs, Bible Studies, Sunday School teacher, Stephen Ministry Coordinator, and Elder of the church. Some of her experience includes: working in Information Technology for Lincoln Welding, Creative Thinking a banking software company and formed her own company Steeltrack Inc., a bank reporting company. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials in her honor may be sent to The Cat House, LPS Harvest of Books, First Christian Church Music, or Christian Education Ministries. Thank you to the caring staff of HoriSun Hospice. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Frank Konrad Guzinski
Frank K. Guzinski, 63, of Lincoln, formerly of Grand Island, passed away Monday August 16, 2021 in Lincoln, following a lengthy illness. Frank was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Leonard and Kathryn Guzinski (Moody). He grew up an “ARMY BRAT” and lived in many states, most of his life in Grand Island and Lincoln. He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Central Catholic High School in Grand Island. A skilled drywaller and framer he worked for various companies around the state. Frank loved spending time on his boat “The Pick 5” fishing. Early in life he enjoyed dirt bikes. In 1999 he married Jenifer Salzman. They had a wonderful country sunrise wedding. They made their home in Lincoln. He loved spending time with his relatives and his beloved dog Jack. He also helped coach YMCA boys baseball/softball. He played on many baseball/softball teams in the Lincoln area. He took his brother to a College World Series game in Omaha and they talked about it for years. After several surgeries he still liked to fish, saying “Someone has to do it!” “Keep your face to the sun and your back to the wind,” was also a saying he would use. He is survived by his wife Jenifer, brother in law Jay and Donna Salzman, sister in law Joleen and Robert Perry, mother in law Lou Salzman, all from the Lincoln area, brother and sister in law Leonard and Sharon Guzinski Jr. of Grand Island, nieces, nephews, and grandkids. He is preceded in death by his father Leonard Sr. and mother Katheryn, father in law Gary R Salzman, stepson Christopher Harvey, and grandson Zechariah Harvey Memorials to the family to promote outdoor sports for kids. A meal will be held in Lincoln at 6:00pm on Friday August 27 2021 with a small service to follow starting at 7:00 at ConnectioN Point Church; 1333 N 33rd St, Lincoln, NE 68503. An open house will be held August 28, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Apfel Funeral Home; 1123 West 2nd Street, Grand Island Nebraska 68801. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
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